Last night, Senator Bailey attended a reception at Government House with Governor Hogan and members of the House and Senate Republican Caucuses. This reception gave the legislators the opportunity to discuss pending legislation with each other, to tell the Governor what their priorities are for… Read More »Day 41 – Kirwan Commission
Last night, Senator Bailey and his Senate Republican colleagues introduced an emergency bill intended to address the rampant crime in Baltimore City. This bill would allow the Governor to declare a State of Emergency in a jurisdiction with a high murder rate. These emergency powers… Read More »Day 40 – Crime in Baltimore City
On Saturday, the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held its installation ceremony. Members of the Squad were given citations to honor the length of their service and dedicated volunteerism from Senator Bailey. While the Senator was unable to attend the ceremony, Delegate… Read More »Day 39 – St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
As the Chairman of the Southern Maryland Senate Delegation, Senator Bailey is happy to announce that Senate Bill 805 – Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland – Funding passed the Senate today. This bill increases funding for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. Through their work… Read More »Day 38 – Working for Additional Funding
Next week, Senator Bailey will be introducing a bill to the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee that would expand hunting rights in our region. Senate Bill 930 is proposed legislation that deals with hunting resident geese in Southern Maryland. There are two different… Read More »Day 37 – Hunting Bills Upcoming
Today, Senator Bailey was honored to present a Senate Resolution to Special Agent Augustus “Gus” Aquino. Special Agent Aquino recently retired after a 34 year law enforcement career working for Homeland Security and specializing in child exploitation cases. Senator Bailey worked with Special Agent Aquino… Read More »Day 36 -Handgun Qualification License
Today, Senator Bailey presented more bills to address natural resources issues in our state. In addition to his bill about conflict resolution for shoreline property owners and water column aquaculture lease applicants as well as the study on harvest data for the Recreational Striped Bass… Read More »Day 35 – Natural Resources
This weekend, to celebrate the Senator’s wife’s birthday, Karin and their children came to Annapolis. On Saturday morning, the Baileys ate breakfast at Chick and Ruth’s Delly, where the children led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Baileys spent the day touring and shopping around the… Read More »Day 34 – Striped Bass Fishery
As we enter the second half of the 2020 Legislative Session, Senator Bailey is continuing to introduce legislation that will address the concerns of District 29. One bill that he is sponsoring that will be very beneficial to our District is Senate Bill 711, Aquaculture… Read More »Day 33 – Oysters Leases
Throughout the day, Senator Bailey met with various groups regarding issues coming before his committee. He met with local members of the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association as well as representatives from the Brewers Association of Maryland to discuss legislation relating to the regulation of… Read More »Day 32 – Meeting with St. Mary’s Groups